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Laboratory Supervisor

Argent Energy -
Ellesmere Port

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Job details

Full-time
5 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Management
Laboratory experience
ISO 9001
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Root cause analysis
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Who are we?

Argent Energy is a leading European biodiesel producer, backed by Swire, with a mission to decarbonise transport through the use of waste-based feedstocks. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Our laboratories play a critical role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and delivering on our customer requirements.

Purpose of the job:

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for leading the laboratory team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective laboratory services in support of Argent Energy’s biofuel operations. The role focuses on people leadership, operational performance, quality governance, and continuous improvement.

What you will be doing:

Lead, coach, and develop the laboratory team to achieve high performance and engagement.
Manage workload planning, priorities, and resource allocation.
Provide technical leadership in method development, validation, and process optimisation in line with laboratory and business requirements
Carry out internal audits and support external audits.
Lead laboratory non-conformance investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Oversee supplier performance, external testing providers, and service level agreements (SLAs).
Demonstrate commercial awareness by considering cost, efficiency, and resource optimization.
Approve purchase orders (POs) in line with company procedures.

Your key relationships will be:

Laboratory Team (Internal): Responsible for leading, coaching, and developing team members to ensure high performance, compliance, and effective delivery of laboratory services.
UK Laboratory Manager (Internal): Maintain close communication regarding laboratory performance, quality, resource requirements, and strategic objectives, while deputising when required.
Operations/Production Team (Internal): Collaborate to provide analytical support, resolve quality issues, and ensure laboratory outputs support operational efficiency and product quality.
External Suppliers and Testing Providers (External): Manage relationships to ensure timely delivery of services, compliance with agreed standards, and effective management of service level agreements and external testing requirements

Skills and behaviours your will need to be successful:

Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams - Essential
Proven ability to manage laboratory operations, workloads, priorities, and resource allocation effectively - Essential
Experience in deputising for senior management and supporting operational decision-making - Desirable
Experience working within ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environments - Essential
Knowledge of biodiesel standards (EN 14214, ASTM D6751 or equivalent) - Desirable
Experience with analytical techniques such as GC, KF titration, density, viscosity, flash point and other fuel testing methods - Desirable
Excellent knowledge of laboratory quality systems, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements - Essential
Demonstrated experience in method development, validation, and process optimization particularly in GC instrumentation - Essential
Experience conducting root cause analysis, laboratory investigations, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) - Desirable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail - Essential
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, both internal and external - Essential
Experience managing suppliers, external laboratories, and service level agreements (SLAs) - Desirable
Commercial awareness with the ability to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities - Desirable
Excellent understanding of health, safety, and quality standards within a laboratory environment - Essential
Qualifications and experience required:
HNC/Degree in related field or minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role in a commercial/industrial laboratory
Experience in the biofuels, chemical, or petrochemical sectors (Desirable).

What’s on offer:

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
Medicash
Enhanced Company Sick Pay
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Enhanced Company pension scheme
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

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